Category: Indie Film

2016, 2017, Drama, Filipino, Film, Film Festival, Indie Film, Movies, Philippines, Romance

“Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B” Nationwide Release Has Changes & Additional Scenes

After its successful run at the QCinema International Film Festival, Prime Cruz’s Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B is finally getting its nationwide release. But what’s in it for those who have already seen it? According to producer Perci Intalan of The IdeaFirst Company, there are changes and additional scenes for the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino or the nationwide release of Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B, as this is a … Continue reading “Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B” Nationwide Release Has Changes & Additional Scenes

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2016, 2017, Comedy, Drama, Family, Filipino, Film, Film Festival, Indie Film, Movies

WATCH: Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino Official Entry “Patay na si Hesus” Full Trailer

Just a month before its nationwide release through FDCP’s Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino, Jaclyn Jose starrer “Patay na se Hesus” released its full trailer. Watch the full trailer here: When Iyay (Jaclyn Kose) learns that Hesus, her ex-husband, has died, she gathers her children and tells them they are going on a road trip from Cebu City to Dumaguete. No ifs or buts about it: they are attending … Continue reading WATCH: Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino Official Entry “Patay na si Hesus” Full Trailer

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2017, Filipino, Film, Film Festival, Indie Film, Movies, Philippines

“Jay,” “Thy Womb,” “Ang Babaeng Humayo” To be Screened at The Venice Film Festival in Manila

Finally, the famous “Venice Film Festival” of La Biennale di Venezia is coming to the Philippines, a ‘premiere’ for the whole ASEAN region. The event – organized in the framework of the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Italy and the Philippines – will take place on July 26 to 31 and will be appropriately hosted in the Venice Grand Canal Mall at … Continue reading “Jay,” “Thy Womb,” “Ang Babaeng Humayo” To be Screened at The Venice Film Festival in Manila

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2017, Award, Filipino, Film, Film Festival, Indie Film, Movies, Philippines

Full List: Winners of the 2nd ToFarm Film Festival

Sunday, July 16, 2017. The stars and guests the second ToFarm Film Festival gathered to recognize the talents of the people behind the six feature film entries in the awards night. The event was hosted by real life couple Carla Abellana and Tom Rodriguez. Here are the winners: Best Supporting Actor: Francis Magundayao for Instalado Best Supporting Actress: Barbara Miguel for Instalado Best Sound and Music: … Continue reading Full List: Winners of the 2nd ToFarm Film Festival

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Drama, Family, Filipino, Film, Film Festival, Indie Film, Movies, Philippines

Ilonggo Film “High Tide” Tackles Climate Change

As part of the 2nd TOFARM Film Festival’s line-up, HIGH TIDE, a film written and directed by award-winning film editor Tara Illenberger, will be screened at select cinemas from July 12 – 28. HIGH TIDE is a drama-adventure film about how the rising sea level and erratic tide schedule affects the people residing near the coastal, whose livelihood depends on it. This is a story … Continue reading Ilonggo Film “High Tide” Tackles Climate Change

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2017, Drama, Family, Filipino, Film, Film Festival, Indie Film, Movies

“What Home Feels Like” is Close to the Heart of First Time Director Joseph Abello

An OFW story is not new to Philippine cinema, but there’ll always be something in it that the Filipino audience will come to see. Joseph Abello’s first film What Home Feels Like will take us to the intimate life of Antonio (Bembol Roco), who goes home from his work as a seaman and stays with his family longer than the usual. But how did the story … Continue reading “What Home Feels Like” is Close to the Heart of First Time Director Joseph Abello

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2016, 2017, Comedy, Drama, Family, Filipino, Film, Film Festival, Indie Film, Movies

New Poster for “Star na si Van Damme Stallone” Released

Cine Filipino 2016 3rd Best Picture Star na Si Van Damme Stallone releases a new poster for its Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino release this August. Check out the brand new poster here: Based on real-life characters and events, this tale is about NADIA, a single mom from Bocaue, Bulacan, who goes through the trials and tribulations of raising VANVAN, a child with Down Syndrome. As a mother, one is … Continue reading New Poster for “Star na si Van Damme Stallone” Released

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2016, Drama, Filipino, Film, Film Festival, Indie Film, Movies, Philippines, Suspense

13 Reasons Why You Should Watch “Pamilya Ordinaryo”

If you have already watched this film last year either at CCP during Cinemalaya 2016 or during its cinema release around early September, congratulations! PamilyaOrdinaryo is definitely a must-watch! It has won numerous awards in Film Festivals in London, Italy, Japan, Poland, Vietnam, USA and Australia, and is now nominated in nine (9) categories at the Gawad Urian. You might want to watch it again, … Continue reading 13 Reasons Why You Should Watch “Pamilya Ordinaryo”

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2017, Drama, Family, Filipino, Film, Film Festival, Indie Film, Movies

ToFarm 2016 Best Actor Bembol Roco Returns in Heartbreaking Family Drama “What Home Feels Like”

ToFarm Film Festival 2016 Best Actor Bembol Roco returns in a new entry this year titled What Home Feels Like. And it looks like he’s going to go home with another Best Actor award for his portrayal of an OFW father who is forced to stay with his family after his company terminated his employment. Watch the trailer of What Home Feels Like here: The film speaks of … Continue reading ToFarm 2016 Best Actor Bembol Roco Returns in Heartbreaking Family Drama “What Home Feels Like”

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2017, Comedy, Drama, Family, Filipino, Film, Film Festival, Indie Film, Movies, Philippines

Perry Escaño’s Family Comedy “Ang Sikreto ng Piso” Aims to Be Part of MMFF 2017

June 27, 2017. One of the hopefuls of getting in the Metro Manila Film Festival was launched – the family comedy movie titled Ang Sikreto ng Piso written and directed by Perry Escaño. “ANG SIKRETO NG PISO” (The Secret of the Philippine Peso Coin), a family-oriented comedy and historical film inspired by actual events on the smuggle of the Philippine peso coin in 2006, was recently launched … Continue reading Perry Escaño’s Family Comedy “Ang Sikreto ng Piso” Aims to Be Part of MMFF 2017

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